Freddie Mercury A to Z

The Life of an Icon – from Mary Austin to Zanzibar
By Steve Wide

$29.99

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About Freddie Mercury A to Z

Celebrate Freddie Mercury in the next iteration of Steve Wide’s Icons A to Z series. Follow Freddie, born Farrokh Bulsara, as he harnesses hyperdontia to develop an unparalleled vocal range. See Smile, Freddie’s first complete band, graduate to become the global phenomenon Queen. Dissect lyrical oddities like “radio gaga” and “Scaramouch,” and revel in the glorious chevron moustache Freddie grew in 1980… All these stories are told through the stunning comic stylings of Paul Borchers.

Ripples of Freddie’s legacy are still felt in music recorded today. He was a juggernaut of technical and conceptual innovation who left the world far before his time. This illustrated book pays honours the impact Freddie left on pop culture and in all our hearts.

Book details

ISBN
9781925811346
Publication date
November 2019 (Australia/NZUSUK)
Dimensions
240 mm × 200 mm
Extent
56 pages
Binding
Hardback

About the author

Steve Wide is a DJ and writer who has hosted a long-running British music radio show. He has run many legendary indie and retro club nights and DJ’d for acts including Primal Scream, Happy Mondays, Johnny Marr, Saint Etienne and The Stone Roses. In his radio career, Steve has interviewed countless artists, from Jarvis Cocker and Noel Gallagher to John Lydon and Björk.